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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Tuesday, 29 August, 2023 @ 10:21:00
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Kef fire risk 29/08/23: High (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/arxeio-imerision-xartwn?field_imerominia_harti_value=08%2F29%2F2023)
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8839 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1132 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1313 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8983 €UR
Based on Alpha Bank exchange rates, these are widely used by exchange agencies in Greece.
Other banks likely to offer a different rate which may be marginally higher or lower.
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g the Post Office (https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money).
NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities.
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:
This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.
Updated forecast @ weather.com (https://weather.com/en-IE/weather/tenday/l/GRXX0035:1:GR)
Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Tue 29/08 29°/21° 22 km/h 07% Sunny
Wed 30/08 29°/21° 18 km/h 07% Sunny
Thu 31/08 28°/20° 18 km/h 05% Sun & cloud
Fri 01/08 29°/20° 22 km/h 08% Mostly sunny
Sat 02/08 30°/21° 16 km/h 10% Sunny
Sun 03/08 30°/22° 16 km/h 07% Mostly sunny
Mon 04/08 30°/22° 19 km/h 12% Mostly sunny
Tue 05/08 30°/21° 19 km/h 15% Mostly sunny
Wed 06/08 30°/21° 17 km/h 15% Mostly sunny
Thu 07/08 30°/21° 18 km/h 11% Sunny
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Blood donors needed on Kef, particularly blood group 'O'. Donation centre is in the new Vergoti Wing at Argostoli hospital, open 09:00-13:00 Monday-Friday.
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Three foreign nationals arrested at Kef airport for trying to board a flight to Austria using forged documents.
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Accident in Argostoli yesterday on Anton Tritsi seafront road when a car braked suddenly and a following motorcycle toppled over, rider taken to hospital for treatment.
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Bear attack near Arta leaves 67-year-old man injured
A 67-year-old man was injured after he was attacked by a bear near the town of Arta in northern Greece on Monday. According to state broadcaster ERT, the man was walking on a hiking path near the river when he was attacked by the bear.
The man jumped into a ditch to avoid the animal and was able to call for help from nearby rescuers. The man is currently being treated at the Arta Hospital.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1218678/bear-attack-near-arta-leaves-67-year-old-man-injured/
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Crete’s “Living Legend” does Greece proud at 2023 World Dog Show
This past weekend at the FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale World Dog Show 2023 in Geneva was a momentous occasion for Crete and Greece. The legendary Kritikos Lagonikos (Cretan Hound) took the stage at the world’s biggest dog show for the first time as part of a quest for world recognition.
https://neoskosmos.com/en/2023/08/29/news/greece/cretes-living-legend-does-greece-proud-at-2023-world-dog-show/
Photo: dogmanray.com (https://www.dogmanray.com/true-stories/through-the-eyes-of-a-dog/)
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Three inbound flights from the UK that didn't arrive yesterday due to technical problems with UK air traffic control due to arrive on Kef today.
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Bones found in the sea off Kalamata east beach yesterday sent for forensic tests to determine if human.
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Rural doctor service available in Svoronata tomorrow between 10:30-13:00
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Small fire in Karavados earlier today extinguished before it became a large fire.
A man has been fined for inadvertently starting a fire in Karavados, not clear if it's today's fire or an earlier one.
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UK travel chaos: What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-28/what-are-my-rights-if-my-flight-is-cancelled-or-delayed